The House of Representatives has recommended a teacher in Ogun State, Akeem Badru, for a national honour for his accomplishments.
The House commended Badru for his outstanding achievements as a teacher and for being a role model in the teaching industry.
It said the teacher would be invited him to address the House and share his experiences, best practices, and insights on effective teaching methods and strategies.
The House urged the Secretary to the Government of the Federation of Nigeria and other relevant authorities to take note of Badru’s accomplishments and consider him for a national honour, recognzing his significant contributions to the education sector.
The Committee on Environment was mandated to explore avenues to provide additional support, resources, and training for teachers in remote areas.
The Committee is to ensure that they receive the recognition and assistance they deserve and to initiate discussions on improving the teaching profession, enhancing teacher training programs, and promoting excellence in the education sector.
These resolutions followed the adoption of a motion on the Need to Recognize Akeem Badru for outstanding contributions to education sponsored by Hon. Olumide Osoba on Thursday.
The House noted that Akeem Badru, a teacher from St Michael RCM Primary School in Ogun State, emerged as the regional winner of the 2023 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards for Central and Southern Africa, surpassing 11,000 submissions from 99 countries worldwide.
The House was concerned that teachers in remote areas make significant contributions to the education and development of future generations hence the need to reward and acknowledge their efforts.
It also noted that Akeem Badru’s project; “First step initiatives,” which focuses on stem education through craft and model-making, promotes curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking among his students.
The House said it was aware that Badru, as a Teach SDG Ambassador, funded the construction of a borehole to address water-related diseases, thereby contributing to the achievement of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and ensuring regular school attendance for his students.
It acknowledged the prestigious nature of the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards and the recognition it brings to Akeem Badru, his school, and the Nigerian education system as a whole.
The House commended his dedication, innovation and commitment to nurturing the minds and characters of students under his care.